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H232 ELM

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,057 mi
Last recorded72,057 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH232 ELM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 72,057 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 68,732 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 65,751 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 62,507 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 57,818 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 53,002 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 49,058 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 46,020 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 45,981 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 43,360 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 42,081 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 41,041 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 39,556 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 39,556 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 37,791 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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H232 ELM is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1990 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 54,588 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H232 ELM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H232 ELM registered?

H232 ELM is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 November 1990.

Is H232 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H232 ELM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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